It has been really difficult to articulate exactly what took place during the
retreat. Sure, I can write down the events, but God sent such a strong undercurrent
that was both sweet and unexplainable. It was one of those things that you just
had to be there to experience. Following is my feeble attempt at a recap:

Day #1:
The ladies started arriving Thursday afternoon & there was a sense of
expectancy in the air. That evening, we all met in my Villa for desserts,
fellowship and the Covenant ...

As we embark on the closing weeks before the retreat, I have faced many challenges & many triumphs. I have gone through a range of emotions from joy to sadness. I've been encouraged & discouraged. And at the end of the day, I just want it to all mean something. I want lives to be transformed, uplifted, encouraged, improved...IMPACTED! If that occurs, then all of the sacrifices of my finances, time, sleep & energy will be all worth it. My goal is to live my life full so that I can die empty.... Continue reading ...

Every day that I wake up, I thank God for the privilege of being an Inspired Sistah.I’m still amused at the fact that He would choose a “round-the-way-girl” from L.A. to be a source of hope and inspiration to women all over the world.Who knew?!That being said, because of the heavy mantle of responsibility that has been placed on me, I, like others, sometimes get a little weary, discouraged, frustrated, disappointed, etcetera and so forth.But what keeps me going is the fact that ...

You may have heard me state this previously, but I want everything that I do to be purposeful and relevant. I think our time is way too precious to be wasted on meaningless activities. With that in mind, the IS Retreats are designed to add value to your life. They are designed to add substance to your existence. They are designed to enhance the essence of who you are.

Because of the intensity of some of the sessions, I keep the gatherings intimate so as to foster transparency and authenti... Continue reading ...